Coloring Book about the Holy Spirit (St Joseph Coloring Books) - Softcover

Goode, Michael; Buono, Margaret A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0899426980 ISBN 13: 9780899426983

Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The Holy Spirit Coloring Book is an ideal gift for a child and family who are preparing their child for the sacraments of initiation. The St. Joseph Coloring and Picture Book Series are a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. 

The St. Joseph Coloring and Picture Book Series are intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. 

Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-text and simple descriptions of Advent
• illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5=8 ½”  X 11 ⅜” to accommodate little hands
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur
• attractive holographic foil on the front cover

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children’s books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture and Coloring Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.
The Holy Spirit is a very special gift from God, sent to help us live as His children and follow Jesus. Sometimes called the Helper or the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Spirit fills our hearts with love, wisdom, and courage to do what is good and right.
The Holy Spirit first came to Jesus’ followers at Pentecost, filling them with strength and helping them share God’s love with everyone. That same Holy Spirit lives in us! We receive the Holy Spirit at baptism, and His presence grows even stronger at confirmation. He helps us make good choices, gives us peace when we are worried, and guides us to live as friends of Jesus.

The Holy Spirit also gives us special gifts, like wisdom, understanding, and courage, to share God’s love with others. When we pray or go to church, the Holy Spirit helps us feel close to God and reminds us that we are never alone. Even when things are hard, the Holy Spirit is like a gentle breeze in our hearts, bringing us comfort and strength.
By listening to the Holy Spirit and asking for His help, we grow in faith and love. The Holy Spirit is God’s gift to guide us, protect us, and make us shine with His light in the world!
Holy Spirit Coloring Book, written by Michael Goode and illustrated by Margaret A. Buono, is a fun and creative way for children to learn about the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. Children reading and coloring in this book will specifically learn about the following topics:

• Who Is the Holy Spirit?
• Other Names for the Holy Spirit
• Symbols of the Holy Spirit
• The Holy Spirit Inspires the Bible - God's Word to Us
• The Holy Spirit Enables Mary to Become the Mother of Jesus
• The Holy Spirit Comes upon Jesus
• Jesus Preaches in the Holy Spirit
• Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
• Jesus Gives the Holy Spirit to the Apostles
• The Holy Spirit Comes to the Church 
• The Holy Spirit Comes to Us in the Sacraments
• The Holy Spirit Comes to Us at Every Mass
• The Holy Spirit Gives Us His Grace
• The Holy Spirit Gives Us Helping Grace
• The Holy Spirit Gives US the Virtue of Faith
• The Holy Spirit Gives Us the Virtue of Hope
• The Holy Spirit Gives Us the Virtue of Love
• The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • The Gift of Wisdom
  • The Gift of Understanding
  • The Gift of Counsel
  • The Gift of Fortitude (or Courage)
  • The Gift of Knowledge
  • The Gift of Piety (or Reverence)
  • The Gift of Fear of the Lord
• Other Duties toward the Holy Spirit

Edition details

• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0899426980
• ISBN 13: 9780899426983
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32